Published 06:41 IST, November 22nd 2019

Goa Governor Malik to write letter urging to install idols of Kevat, Shabri in Ayodhya

Malik said that the temple in Ayodhya should allow space for the installation of idols of members of tribal people who helped Lord Ram in his journey to Lanka

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Goa Goverr Satya Pal Malik said that trust which will be set up for  construction of Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya should allow for installation of idols of members of tribal and lower caste people at temple, who helped Lord Ram in his journey to Sri Lanka. Addressing an event in Goa, Malik highlighted Lord Ram's journey and how he was helped by all Adivasis (tribals) and people from lower castes.

" whole country wants a big Ram temple to be constructed in Ayodhya. But I think re is one who has asked for a allotted for people who helped Lord Ram in his journey. When Lord Ram was on his way to Sri Lanka, he was helped by all Adivasis (tribals) and people from lower castes. I am yet to hear people demanding idols of Kevat and Shabri (who helped Lord Ram) in Ram Darbar," Malik said.

" day trust is made I will write a letter to it urging m to install idols of people who fought with him, on side of truth. That is true India," Malik added. Furrmore, Malik said that he was t afraid of any controversy on topic as stated that temple will neir be "complete r grand" if idols of Adivasi and lower caste people who helped Lord Ram in his endeavors were excluded.

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Speaking after inauguration of second Tribal Students' Convention at Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir in Ponda in south Goa, Malik urged students to focus on ir studies and sports and aim higher for betterment of society. In his address, Malik also recalled experiences of his colleagues who came from marginalised backgrounds. Malik said that students should take inspiration from lives of Jammu and Kashmir Lt Goverr Girish Chandra Murmu and Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan.

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Earlier on Sunday, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) rejected Supreme Court's offer of alternate land of 5 acres to build a mosque stating that offer will t heal wounds caused to community, in a press conference in Luckw. Furrmore, board issued a press release stating that while alternate land was allotted to Sunni Central Waqf Board, it was rejecting offer on behalf of entire community at large. AIMPLB which had called upon on an emergency meeting anunced that y will file a review petition against Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya dispute.

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(With Inputs from ANI)

06:07 IST, November 22nd 2019